The human microbiome is composed of thousands of different species of bacteria and fungi that seem to influence virtually every function in the human body from digestion and metabolism to
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For the first time, scientists have quantified the contribution of so-called ozone-depleting substances, like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), to extreme Arctic warming. The important, yet oft-forgotten, group of greenhouse gases were responsible
In 2019, the oceans reached higher temperatures than at any other point in recorded human history, according to a new analysis published on 13 January in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
Identifying optimal crop rotation strategies could improve long-term yields and reduce pesticide use, according to a new paper published on 16 January in PLOS Computational Biology (1). The authors used
Some trees, like the Gingko Biloba tree, manage to live for thousands of years. But how do they achieve this amazing feat? Scientists are using genetics to uncover the secrets
A new large-scale analysis published on 9 January in Global Change Biology has revealed that plant life is increasing across the Himalayas, one of the fastest-warming regions in the world
Artificial intelligence (AI) could improve the accuracy of breast cancer screening, according to a new paper published this month in Nature (1). The AI system appeared to outperform expert radiologists
In 2015, 193 countries committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a so-called blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The goals address various
Scientists have used CRISPR technology to develop a new generation of gene-edited pigs that may one day provide much-needed donor organs for people. The genetically engineered animals are described in
Air pollution leads to higher rates of depression and suicide, according to a new study published on 18 December in Environmental Health Perspectives (1). Since more than 90 per cent